The driving distance between Knoxville, TN and Nashville, TN is approximately 180 miles. The driving time would be approximately 3 hours if you were to travel non-stop in goodâ¦ driving conditions.
If you have a thrown rod, you will have a loud rhythmic banging noise that changes frequency with the engine RPM speed. The sound will be quite like the sound when banging two hammers together. You will also have extremely low or no oil pressure.
If the tie rod bolts are loosen or broken, then the marine engine will show the following abnormalities: 1  It will lead to vibration of the marine engine. 2  It will lead to fretting of mating surface of the engine. 3  It can lead to crank shaft misalignment.  Such prolong condition may lead to bearing damage.